Chevrolet C35 2000
Model C35 made in 2000 by Chevrolet got 7 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, interior lighting and power train. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering.
Model 2000
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 3170E | 10019186 | Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2 | 02/16/2006 | ||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010730021 | 05/01/2001 | 619742 | This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt | 06/26/2001 | |
| 010730020 | 04/01/2001 | 619715 | Subject ordering reference table for ordering the new valve body, spacer plate and gasket kit. *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 010730002B | 05/01/2001 | 010730002A | 619741 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt | 06/26/2001 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report. | ||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA04012 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/30/2004 | 02/28/2005 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES | 05V005000 | |
| Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 6 | |||
| Brake light and parking light were wired incorrectly, causing operation to work reversed. brake lining broke off from metal pad while driving, resulting in severe damage to rotors. alignment warped rotors. at 30-35mph the tire incident threw the cap off of rear driver sid tire, resulting in severe damage to gas tank and tire ripped off the gas tank inlet. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| Accelerator would surge while in gear. would shift from overdrive to low gear on its own. this happens when doing highway driving. the manufacturer has been contacted & knows of problem. vehicle been in shop for over a month. there is no corrective solution to problem of surging & gear shifting. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/12/2000 | 6 | 03/08/2000 | |
| Back brakes do not work properly, front tires were replaced due to faulty right front brakes, consumer states that there have been many close calls due to the faulty brakes. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 6 | |||
| Brake light and parking light were wired incorrectly, causing operation to work reversed. brake lining broke off from metal pad while driving, resulting in severe damage to rotors. alignment warped rotors. at 30-35mph the tire incident threw the cap off of rear driver sid tire, resulting in severe damage to gas tank and tire ripped off the gas tank inlet. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 6 | |||
| Brake light and parking light were wired incorrectly, causing operation to work reversed. brake lining broke off from metal pad while driving, resulting in severe damage to rotors. alignment warped rotors. at 30-35mph the tire incident threw the cap off of rear driver sid tire, resulting in severe damage to gas tank and tire ripped off the gas tank inlet. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| Accelerator would surge while in gear. would shift from overdrive to low gear on its own. this happens when doing highway driving. the manufacturer has been contacted & knows of problem. vehicle been in shop for over a month. there is no corrective solution to problem of surging & gear shifting. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
| 6 | |||
| Brake light and parking light were wired incorrectly, causing operation to work reversed. brake lining broke off from metal pad while driving, resulting in severe damage to rotors. alignment warped rotors. at 30-35mph the tire incident threw the cap off of rear driver sid tire, resulting in severe damage to gas tank and tire ripped off the gas tank inlet. | |||